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AHI president calls for stronger Greece-US ties, vigilance over Turkey
The president of the American Hellenic Institute (AHI) issued a statement marking the 203rd Anniversary of the Greek War of Independence, in which he lauded "the heroes who fought and sacrificed to defeat Ottoman rule in a triumph for liberty" but also warned of the threat that Turkey continues to pose in the region.
Five Bulgarian Sailors Return Safely from Hijacked Ship "Ruen"
Five Bulgarian sailors who were part of the crew aboard the hijacked ship "Ruen" have safely returned to Varna. The vessel, owned by Bulgaria and flying the Maltese flag, fell victim to piracy off the coast of Somalia last December. The Bulgarian Navy confirmed the sailors' safe arrival, marking a significant moment of relief for their families and the maritime community.
The ‘national mourning’ that never was: Combating fake news in Erdogan’s Turkey
Turkey is definitely not one of those countries that excel as standard-bearers when it comes to balanced reporting and media freedoms or media literacy. On the contrary, it usually appears in the international press for its - many - media deficiencies, whether it be censorship cases, propaganda-induced fake news or media ownership concentration issues.
Turkish intel ‘neutralizes’ senior PKK/YPG terrorist
The National Intelligence Organization (MİT) has "neutralized" a so-called leader of the PKK/YPG terrorist organization in Syria, who was wanted under the "green category."
Security sources on March 22 revealed that the Turkish intel previously uncovered the terrorist activities and connections of Halil Tekin, code-named Seydo, before the operation in the Qamishli region.
Why NATO’s tolerance of Turkey’s occupation of Cyprus weakens its case on Ukraine
With Ukraine facing a resurgent Russia, NATO leaders have been clear that they do not and "will never recognize Russia's illegal and illegitimate annexations, including Crimea." While Western leaders speak clearly when it comes to Ukraine, their uncompromising positions are unfortunately undermined when NATO remains largely silent over the precedent for Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Turkey's in